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Pastoral Acts 6

Spanish Outreach 7

Memorials 8

Fall Classes 9

August 2014

What do those three dates have in common? They happen to be the dates of death for three former mem-bers of St. Marks. The three mem-bers were Herbert Reim, David Schumann and Elsie Sellnow. These three saints of God have something in common besides being believers in Jesus Christ and now dwelling in heaven. These believers were led by the Holy Spirit to generously give of the blessings that God had entrusted them to manage while here on this earth.

Mr. Reim left St. Marks the mineral rights for property in North Dakota. Recently we have begun receiving oil royalty checks of about $8,000 per month which have been designat-ed to help pay off our school mort-gage.

Mr. Schumann left St. Marks 10% of his family trust. These monies were designated for the St. Marks School mortgage.

Mrs. Sellnow left St. Marks over $180,000 which was designated by her family for the restoration and refurbishing of our 90 year old pipe organ.

There have been and are many mem-bers of St. Marks who have remem-bered their congregation in their wills and estates. God blessed them while they were here on this earth. He first and foremost gave them the gift of faith in Jesus as their Savior. He also gave them the gift of giving.

November 27, 1982 September 18, 2012 February 24, 2013

In love for their Savior and out of concern that the Gospel of Jesus con-tinue to be spread they freely and generously gave to Gods church even in their death.

Through the years we have received estates of more than a million dol-lars. We have received estates of sev-eral thousand dollars. All these mon-ies have been put to good use to maintain the ministries here at St. Marks, at Lakeside and in the Wis-consin Synod.

We praise and thank our God that he moves people to give because the Lord has given to them.

We may have members in our con-gregation who may want to know how they can do this also. If you have questions, you may contact the WELS Ministry of Giving. Its direc-tor is a member of St. Marks, Pastor Kurt Lueneburg. This ministry has planned giving counselors who are able to give advice and direction in carrying out your wishes and plans. Another member of St. Marks is a planned giving counselor who is semi-retired, Pastor David Dolan. You may wish to contact one of these two men, if you have questions or are seeking guidance and advice.

The Lord gives us many ways in which we are able to give to him, not just with our money, but also with our time and talents. - Pastor Jim Werner

The members of St. Marks Church contributed a total $151,875.11 in June.

$101,006.08 was received for the general operating fund in June and the operating needs were $100,815.07, leav-ing an overage of $191.01. With the carryover balance from 2013 and the contributions to the debt reduction fund, no borrowing has been needed this year.

$25,947.21 was received for the month of June toward our goals for missions, Lakeside, Property Maintenance, Debt reduction, Hispanic Outreach, and the ROC. The needs for our goals were $29,452.64. Contributions toward the goals were $3,505.43 below the needs.

$24,921.82 was received toward Stay the Course in June to pay for the school expansion and renovation. Needs were $17,760.00. Contributions were $7,161.82 above needs.

Weekly contribution needs, for operation, is $27,266.08. $7,218.53 is needed weekly toward goals for Missions,

Lakeside, Property Maintenance, Debt Reduction, Hispanic Outreach and the ROC.

- Submitted by, Larry Schuett, Treasurer

Financials - St. Marks Mission Statement Page 2

St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church Our Mission To serve all people in Gods world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of Holy Scripture.

Our Objectives 1. To proclaim Law and Gospel 2. To strengthen believers through the means of grace 3. To equip believers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus with others 4. To provide a Christian Day School

Pebbles from the ROC - Library News - Elders Page 3

Pebbles From the ROC...

Our gracious Lord blessed us with a beautiful day and a great Golf Outing for THE ROC Youth Center, held on Sunday, June 22nd. For the presentation, two young adults, who had attended the ROC in the past, Brandon and Bryan Fisher, shared their thoughts about why they think THE ROC is such a blessing. Brandon is now a manager at Hardees and Bryan is on the Johnson Creek Fire Department. Brandon also brought his family and mentioned how he and his wife were married by Pastor Mueller and their new baby, Noel, had been baptized that morning by Pastor Mueller. Their strong feelings about THE ROC touched the hearts of those who attended. The Gospel of our Savior, taught and proclaimed at THE ROC, has touched thousands of teen hearts. Since WELS Kingdom Workers can no longer fund the outing, an additional encouragement came with an individual anony-mously donating $5,000 matching funds. The amount raised for THE ROC totaled $11,324 which includes the matching funds from the donor and Thrivent. Next years Golf Outing will be on Sunday, June 28th, 2015. A look into dinner options will be needed as the price is going up for the buffet. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on the event and all those who donated to make it successful.

Come and support our Watertown Recreation & Outreach Center (THE ROC) For Youth by stopping for lunch (brats, special Packer Brat, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sauerkraut, chips, soda or water) at Glenns Market Brat Stand (722 W. Main St.) Friday, August 1st, between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. Our ROC Staff, Friends & Youth will be cooking and serving. See you for lunch. Anyone who would like to help cook or serve is asked to call Pastor Mueller at 920-206-9581. Thank you.

Elders Work: Some Volunteer Opportunities St. Marks Board of Elders considers its chief labor: foster-ing an atmosphere of regular church attendance. You can help more specifically with this effort.

Every couple of months, 37 people each phone seven of our member families, inviting them to one of our special church services. Pastor Walther provides the names, the numbers, and the script. This phoning is very effective. Please consider volunteering!

Also: every three months, when a new copy of Meditations arrives, seven fellows each visit six homes of our mem-bers: bringing them the Meditations and inviting them to church. Pastor Walther provides the names, addresses, and materials. Again: Please consider volunteering!

Library News The Library Committee is looking for at least three or four volunteers to help out getting the library rooms ready for the new school year. The dates are Tuesday afternoons during the Summer, as well as 6-8 PM those evenings. Anyone who can volunteer their time will be greatly appreciated!

For more information or to volunteer, contact Darlene Bushie at 920-988-0706 or dbushie@charter.net.

Thanks to ALL who donated books this past school year. We are accept-ing only gently-used books during the Summer - NO encyclopedias or maga-zines. Donations can be dropped off at Mrs. Bushies residence.

Christian Doctrine - Handbell Choir - Messenger Page 4

Christian Doctrine: Christs Threefold Office

When Jesus arrived, he was the first to serve as Prophet, Priest, and King simultaneously. Jesus was anointed by the Holy Spir-it himself, very visibly, at his baptism (Acts 10:37-38).

So, Jesus served as Prophet. As Prophet, Jesus not only spoke Gods Word, he is Gods Wordthe Lords full revela-tion of himself (Luke 4:18).

Being the Anointed One, Jesus was Priest. As Priest, Jesus not only made a sacrifice, he is Gods sacrificeand no further sacrifice of animals need ever be made again (He 9:26).

Anointed by the Holy Spirit, Je-

Thousands of times the New Testament calls Jesus the Christ (Greek) or Messiah (Hebrew). These terms mean The Anointed One.

In Old Testament times, three types of men were anointed: they had a specially spiced blend of olive oil poured out on them, signaling the Holy Spirits pres-ence upon them. These were prophets, priests (from Levi), and kings (from Judah).

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sus is King. As King, Jesus not only represented God (the King of Kings), he is the Lord himself, the King of Kings. And as our Shepherd King, he res-cued us (John 19:19).

Nowadays, Christians are this worlds anointed ones. You are a chosen people, a royal (kingly!) priesthood (priests!), a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him (prophets!) who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Pt 2:9)

In Christ, the Anointed One, our status is an amazing and blessed one indeed!

Hand Bells Members are needed for the Handbell Choir this Fall! Prof. Bill Birsching has offered to direct the Bell Choir this year. For more information, call him at 261-1388.

The Work of Our Pastors & Others: Baptisms at Saint Marks?

Good Samaritans - Summer Bible Series - St. Marks Church Staff Page 5

Coordinator & Outreach/Discipleship - Pastor James Werner (262-8506)

pastor.werner@smlcwatertown.com

Education & Youth - Pastor Michael Jensen (262-8505)

pastor.jensen@smlswatertown.com

Hispanic Outreach & Elders - Pastor Karl Walther (262-8504)

Pastor.walther@smlcwatertown.com

Spanish Deacon - Dale Hella (285-6261)

Church Administrative Assistant Linda Stark (262-8500)

church.secretary@smlcwatertown.com

Church Accountant - JoAnn Wollinger (262-8500 Ext. 224

Church/School Maint. Mgr. A.J. Ritschke (262-8501 Ext. 304)

ajritschke@gmail.com

The Good Samaritan Group will be holding the Annual Fall Festival in October.We will soon be starting to think about Raffle Gifts and various donation thoughts and ideas. If you are interested in making any donations of craft items to sell, donations for the Raffle Auc-tion or prizes for the kids gamesORwe are also always looking for additional hands to help run the Festival, please feel free to contact Kathi Strohbusch at (920) 988-7769. All proceeds go to our Good Samaritan Fund, which in turn helps our own St. Mark's members and community members in need.

Summer Bible Series The Summer Bible Series on the parables of Jesus continues through Tuesday, August 12th. Sessions are held in the Parish Center Multipurpose Room at 7 PM, and led by Pastor David Dolan.

Page 6 Pastoral Acts/Membership Updates - Voters Meeting Update - Summer Mission Fest

Baptisms... Birth Baptism Parents Kaydy Solis 6-12-10 7-26-14 Able Solis & Mayra Leon Eder Solis 7-12-13 7-26-14 Kate Rowan Schmitz 4-21-14 7-27-14 Jeffrey & Jennifer Schmitz

Funeral... Date of Death Funeral Elna Tomhave 6-23-14 6-28-14 John Wittchow 7-23-14 7-30-14 Nancy Green 7-26-14 8-02-14

Weddings...

7-4-14 Kirk Kussmann & Julie Richart 7-5-14 Nathan Loersch & Rebecca Engelbrecht 7-12-14 Joshua Jensen & Aimee Ulm 7-12-14 James Zehren & Lynn Filenius 7-26-14 Karl Zimmerman & Valerie VanTussi

Membership: Transfer In: Linette Schleef

Transfers Out: Nathan Walther, Amanda Walther, Audrey Murray, Dorothy Schmied, Joey Dach

Confirmation: Ryan Tanner, Leanna Westenberg

Profession of Faith: Jubal Bischoff

Release: Randy Rueth

Removals: Mike Higgins & child, Krystal Maasch, Belinda Maass, Jeremy Rocker, Michelle Schil-ling, Kurt Zuehlke, Lilly Schultz

Quarterly Voters Meeting Update Voters approved the appointment of Pastor Jensen as the Coordinating pastor at Pastor Werners retirement.

Also approved $10,000 for missions $13,200 for security doors at school $26,700 for maintenance projects from the Stange estate

The following men will serve on the nominating committee: Larry Schuett, John Borchardt, Jeff Wetzel, & Jeff Kube

Summer Mission Festival Mission Festival will be ob-served on August 20, 23, & 24. The focus will be on Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and the im-portance of encouraging young men to consider serving their Savior and His people in the pas-toral ministry.

Prof. Daniel Leyer will be the guest speaker.

Page 7 Worship Schedule - Meals-on-Wheels - Sermons Online - Spanish Outreach

Worship This Month...

August starts with the conclusion of our series on post-exilic times, at the very end of the Old Testament.

July 30, August 2, 3 Pentecost 9: Ne 1:4-11, 2:4-6 Nehemiah Prays & Asks to Visit Jerusalem

August 6, 9, 10 Pentecost 10: Ne 2:16-18, 6:15-16 We Cant Continue in This Manner!

August 13, 16, 17 Pentecost 11: Ne 8:1-9 Nehemiah Has Ezra Proclaim Gods Law

August 20, 23, 24 Mission Festival... Prof. Dan Leyrer preaches on Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Matthew 9:35-38 The Harvest is Still Plentiful

August ends with the start of a series on 1 John.

August 27, 30, 31 Pentecost 13: 1 Jn 1:8-2:2

Spanish Language Outreach August is the month for inscripcin (registration)both for twenty Mexican families at our school and the two families who additionally have students at Lakeside Lutheran High School this year.

Pastor Dale has kept himself busy so far this summer (& will continue to do so!). His every member vis-its, with the subject of Holy Matrimony, have been very fruitful and encouraging. He also substituted twice in quick succession on Sundays for Pastor Walther.

Pastor Walther has had four young ladies (about to enter 7th grade) in preparacin para primera co-munin (pre-communion classes). Besides his brief quarterly visits upon all families, Pastor Walther has contact with nearly everyone every couple of days via text messaging in bulk.

In August, the Spanish-speaking congregation will consider the Apostle Pauls first three epistles, written in connection with his first two missionary journeys: Glatas & 1 y 2 Tesalonicenses (Galatians and 1&2 Thessalonians).

Meal-on-Wheels St. Mark's will be delivering Meals On Wheels the week of August 11-15. If you are willing to help, please call Yvonne at 920-261-5844. Thank you.

Sermons On Line Did you know you can watch a weekly St. Marks Church Service (English or Spanish) on your computer? To do so, go to the Livestream link at stmarkslutheran.org, then on the church tab, scroll down to find the link. You can also go to www.livestream.com.

If you have any questions, call the Church Office at 920-262-8500 or send an e-mail to-church.secretary@smlcwatertown.com.

Memorials - Senior Nutrition Program Page 8

Memorials for St. Marks Church, School, Missions, School Building Fund, the ROC, St. Marks Scholarship Fund, etc. These memorials have been given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of the following:

William Billy Lenius Dave & Cathy Hensler

Jerry Lillge Sylvia Tester, Raymond & Caroline Weimer

George Lueder Todd & Kari Buske

Charles G. Naatz Dale & Carol Lenius

Beverly Ann Sauey Robert & Donna Long, James & Judy Tyrer, Katherine Ammon, Paul & Sherri Brigowatz, Jane Nehls, Lavern & Ardis Nickels, Gerald Huffman, Dertha Hanley, Randy & Kathleen Head, Kyle & Heather Maron, other family & friends

Carl Seeber Kevin & Kristi Zubke

Robert Stangler, Sr. Earl & Sue Zubke

Elna Tomhave Suzanne Herzog, Mr. & Mrs. Robert

Heese, Mr. & Mrs. J. Paulsen, Cindy Fitzsimmons, Mrs. Gert Boelter, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Justmann, Helen Waller, Rev. & Mrs. Myron Kell, Robert Ku-gler, Carol Erickson, Prof. & Mrs. Bill Birsching, Elaine Hoppe, Rev. & Mrs. R. Schultz, Dave & Carol May, Mr. & Mrs. Ruben Schwefel, Doro-thy Steinbrecher, St. Marks Ladies Aid, Carolyn Birkholz, Kay Uhlhorn, Lee & Ruth Dahlberg, Mr. & Mrs. Ron Steindorf, Joanne Hemker, Joan Kentopp, Armin & Kay Schuetze, Dale & Cheryl Henning, Rev. & Mrs. James Werner, Irene Kittel, Ellen Balge, Lavern & Ardis Nickels, Dale & Carol Lenius, Sylvia Tester, Eric & Carol Schloesser, Doris Buchta, Rev. & Mrs. Andrew Schultz, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Boldt, Dorothy Zubke, Mar-gie Eickelberg, Phyllis Westenberg, & Catherine King, Rev. & Mrs. Bill Hein. Prof. & Mrs. Alan Jeffers, Jim & Karen Huhn, Dorothy Zubke

William Wolfgang Kevin & Susan Roddy, Mary Herauf, Todd & Kari Buske

Gifts given to church or school...

Everett & Marleen Borth gave a gift to the church in honor of their 56th wedding anniversary on June 28th.

Edwin Buske AJ & Rhonda Ritschke

Tom Doering Marlin & Lorraine Kube

Joyce Dorn George & Lou Engelke

Carl Duckworth Kevin & Kristi Zubke

Anne Hahm Dale & Carol Lenius

Carol Kohlhoff Diane Stai

Lorretta Kottwitz Prof. & Mrs. James Thrams, Wesley Altwies

Mary Krueger Jim & Arlene Krause

We apologize for any missing or misspelled names.

Senior Nutrition Program The Watertown Senior Center, 514 S. First Street, Wa-tertown, is the Senior Dining Site. Enjoy conversation and a delicious Noon meal. Reservations are required one day in advance by calling 920-261-7013 between 10 AM and Noon. The site serves Monday through Fri-day and the suggested donation is $3.50 for those age 60 and over. Volunteers are always welcome. Call the number above for information.

Confirmation, New Member, & Video Bible Classes Page 9

Parents of Middle School 6th & 7th Graders!

Send your kids to Confirmation classes this Fall!

They take place: Wednesdays - 3:45 5:15 Beginning September 3rd

Classes include: Bible reading, Bible videos, Memory work, A bit of homework

We meet: Parish Center - Downstairs - Room B-2

Students: no need to bring anything but yourselves.

Get connected to Christ your Savior! Its time for you to learn his Word!

Pastor Walther: 920-262-8504

A Fresh Look at Gods Word in All Its Detail

Christianity differs from every major religion in this: It is actual factual histo-rycomplete with dates and places and witnesses (all found in Scripture). These are some of the things the Holy Spirit has used to convince us that Christ is truly the worlds Savior.

These things also enable people to make videos of the Bible. In fact, five of the most crucial books of the Bible are now on videoword for word.

Well use snippets from the ACTS video to continue studying Gods Word in All Its Detail. This Bible Class will take place Thursdays, at 9 AM or 4 PM, beginning September 4th and running through this school year, downstairs in our Parish Center.

Would you like to become a member?

This also includes our high school students who have not yet been confirmed!

How? Bible Information Class

Who? Anyone, really - especially those not confirmed in a conservative Lutheran church

When does it start? September 3rd

What time of week? 7:00 8:30 on Wednesday nights

For how long? Through December

Where? Parish Center: Room B-2 Downstairs

What to bring? A pencil, if youd like

Need more info? Pastor Walther: 920-262-8504

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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ROC Brat Fry at

Glenns Brat House

2 12:30: Quinceaera

Yazmin Montalban

6PM Church Service

3 Church Services 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM

6:30PM Spanish Service

4 6PM Praise Singers

7PM Leadership Bible

Study (School)

8PM Standing Bds

5 7:50AM: Board of

Pastoral Ministry

7PM AA Mtg B1

6 SCHOOL REGISTRATION

EVERY 4 HOURS:

(10AM) (2PM) (6PM)

10AM Golden Living

2:30PM Highland House

3PM: Hispanic School

Registration 7PM Church Service

7 SCHOOL

REGISTRATION &

PARENT MEETING

EVERY 4 HOURS:

(10AM) (2PM)(6PM)

8 9 11AM: Quinceaera

Leilany Emilio

6PM Church Service

10 Church Services 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM

8:45AM Saviors

Message B-1

6:30PM Spanish Service

11 7PM Praise Singers

7PM Ministry Council

12 7PM AA Mtg B1

13 10:15AM Marquardt

2:30PM Johnson Arms 7PM Church Service

14 10:30AM Zinzendorf

15 16 1PM Stark/Indra

Wedding 6PM Church Service

17 Church Services 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM

8:45AM Saviors Message B-1

6:30PM Spanish Service

18 10A-Noon Circuit Mtg.

@ St. Marks/WTTN 7PM Praise Singers

19 7PM AA Mtg B1 8AM 1st Day of

classes at Lakeside

10:15AM: Lakeside

Opening Service & New

Faculty Installation

20 10AM Golden Living 7PM Church Service Summer Mission

Festival

21

22 23 10:30AM Ayala/Pineda Wedding

1PM Peirick/Fredrick

Wedding 6PM Contemporary

Church Service

Summer Mission Fest.

24 Summer Mission Festival

Church Services

7:30, 9:00 & 10:45AM

8:45AM Saviors Message B-1

1:30PM LPS Opening

Service

6:30PM Spanish Service

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25 7:30AM 1st Day of classes at Luther Prep

6PM Sch. Min. Bd.

7PM Praise Singers

26 7PM AA Mtg B1

27 10:15AM Marquardt 7PM Church Service

28 10:30AM Zinzendorf

6PM Good

Samaritan

Group Meeting (MP)

29 30 1PM Cruz

Renewal of Vows

SCHOOL STARTS TUESDAY, SEPT. 3rd

@ 7:55AM

August 2014 - St. Marks Ev. Lutheran Church Calendar 215 N. 6th Street, Watertown, WI 53094 Phone (920)-262-8500

School Home visits from August 11th

22nd.

Central Pastors Conference--St. Johns/WTTN

ST. MARK'S EV. LUTHERAN SCHOOL 706 Jones Street

Watertown, WI 53094 Phone: 920-262-8501 Fax: 920-262-8517

Email: fputtech@gmail.com SUMMER NEWS 2014-2015

2014-2015 Theme As we celebrate our congregations160th anniversary our school theme this year will be

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever" Hebrews 13:8

WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR The local stores are setting up all the displays for school supplies. That means that August will be here soon and the new school year is fast approaching. Please note that this year we have registration the first full week of August. Wednesday and Thursday, August 6th and 7th will be the registration days. The format will be the same as the past two years. We will meet every four hours at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 6:00 pm. Parents are asked to attend one of those times on either of the two days. The joint meeting will take about 45 minutes followed by the registration process of 30 minutes. Volunteer training will be held for any NEW families that were not trained last year. Please note that the volunteer training is good for two years, so if you were trained last year you are set for one more year. May God provide His richest blessings to our families, parents, students, teachers, Board members, and pastors this school year. Serving Gods people at St. Marks, Mr. Uttech

Assistant Principal and Upper Grade Teacher Accepts Call to St. Marks Mr. Tim Kassulke accepted our call to serve as our upper grade teacher and assistant principal. Mr. Kassulke served our congregation in Norfolk, Nebraska for 23 years and a teacher and principal. After serving in Nebraska, Mr. Kassulke served our congregation in Waukesha, WI as the principal. Now he will be serving the members of St. Marks. We pray that the Lord will provide Mr. Kassulke and his family many long years of service at St. Marks. Mrs. Tammie Kassulke, Mr. Kassulkes wife, will be serving as the first grade teacher at Trinity-St. Lukes this coming year. We wish Mrs. Kassulke the Lords blessings at TSL. The Kassulkes have several grown children and one daughter who will be in 8th grade this year. We wish Mr. Tim Kassulke and his family the Lords richest blessings.

Christian Education Sunday St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran School will celebrate Christian Education on September 7th in the 9:00 A.M. Church Service. We welcome all of our teachers back for another school year. Our new teacher, Mr. Kassulke, will be installed in the 9:00am service Please join us for this special celebration on Sunday, September 7th for the 9:00 A.M. Service. A reception will follow the service in the School Commons.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

The first day of school for all students will be Tuesday, September 2nd. Doors open at 7:00AM and classes begin at 7:55AM and end at 3:00PM. Those students attending half-day Pre-K classes will be dismissed at 11:00AM each day. Opening service will be held in church at 8:30 A.M. Parents and congregational members are invited to attend the opening service.

BRING A FRIEND As we continue to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the children of St. Marks and the Watertown community, please bring a neighbor or a friend that is looking for a church home along with you to church. Also invite them to consider enrolling their children in our wonderful Jesus-based school. If you have a friend that is interested in St. Marks, bring them along to registration so that we can meet and talk with them.

WELCOME NEW FAMILIES Many new families will be joining our St. Marks School family this year. If you meet one of our new families, please go out of your way to make them feel welcome. Introduce yourself and offer to answer any question the new family members may have. We thank the Lord for all of our families at St. Marks.

St. Mark's School Office The school office has been closed since June 15th. The office will open for the new school year on August 18th. The office will begin office hours on Monday August 18th. After that date the office will open Monday through Thursday 9am until 12 noon until school starts on September 2nd. No office hours will be held on Fridays. After school starts the office hours will be 7:30am until 3:30pm when school is in session. The office will be closed whenever school is not in session throughout the school year. These office hours help the congregation save considerable money. Therefore we hope you understand. If you need assistance until the office opens in August, please contact your childs teacher, the church office, or Mr. Uttech.

Master Calendar 2014-2015 Copies of the Master Calendar will be printed and distributed when school starts. Each family will receive one professionally printed copy when it arrives. Families can request additional calendars if needed. Paper copies of the annual school calendar will be available at registration. The August Calendar is attached.

SUPPLY LISTS FOR STUDENTS A Classroom Supply List was sent out on with the last newsletter in May. If you did not receive a copy of the list, please contact Mr. Uttech by email at fputtech@gmail.com. A printed-paper copy has been delivered to Wal-Mart, ShopKo, Fleet Farm, and Walgreens. A printed copy may also be picked up at church either in the front or the back of church. A copy is also attached to this newsletter.

REMEDIAL PROGRAM

Over the past few years the number of children needing extra assistance with academic learning has grown significantly. Therefore many changes needed to be made to the remedial program for our school. Our Learning Coordinator is time and only can handle so many students; therefore the Board of School Ministry has authorized a major restructuring of the program. The new program will focus exclusively on the children in the lower grades (K-4). Early intervention is the best approach for the students that need extra help. The older students in grades 5-8 will be assisted by the classroom teachers and parent volunteers. It is vital then that parents would be willing to volunteer to assist the classroom teachers in grades 5-8 to help the students that require extra assistance with their academic learning. Please consider signing up to volunteer for one of the classroom teachers in the upper grades. If you have any questions, please speak with Mr. Uttech or the classroom teachers in grades 5-8.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED This year the teaching staff will be still have two fewer teachers than two years ago. This was the result of the church budget cuts. Therefore, many volunteers are needed. Please read through the following list and offer your services whenever possible. Pre-K Helpers Monday - Friday 7:50-11:00 any day of the week Kitchen Servers Monday - Friday 11:00 -12:30pm any day of the week Lunch Room Supervision Monday Friday 11:00-12:30pm any day of the week A.M. Commons Supervision Monday Friday 7:00-7:40am any day of the week Recess Supervision Monday Friday Various times throughout the day Forensics Coordinator/Helper Monday Friday September-Mid-November Upper Grades (5-8) Monday Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

SCHOOL FEES The cost of education for a child at St. Marks School is $3,400. The congregation covers most of the cost and asks the parents to pay the following fees:

2014-2015 SCHOOL FEES Technology Fee Included Grade 1st Child 2nd+ Child 3 Pre-K (3days) $ 850.00 $550.00 4 Pre-K (5 days) $1,125.00 $700.00 Kindergarten $1,000.00 $500.00 1st-8th $1,050.00 $550.00

*************************************************************************************************************************************** FEE ASSISTANCE

Fee Assistance forms will be available at registration. Staff for the 2014-2015 School Year

PreK-3 Mrs. Kari Deglow Grade 3 Mrs. Jaymie De Frain PreK-4 Mrs. Carol Tetzlaff Grade 4 Mr. Matt Nottling Kindergarten Mrs. Sue Hahn Grade 5 Mrs. Gretchen Fiemeyer Grades K&1 Mr. Adam Igl Grade 6 Mr. Casey De Frain Grade 1 Mrs. Marilin Bock Grade 7 Mr. Tim Kassulke Grade 2 Miss Becky Hafemesiter Grade 8 Mr. Jeff Korth PreK Aide Mrs. Julie Higgins Remedial Mrs. Jan Schadt K Aide Mrs. Kathy Stern Administration Mr. Tim Kassulke K&1 Aide Mrs. Monica Borchardt Administration Mr. Fred Uttech 1st Aide Mrs. Lisa Slayton Administration Pastor Jensen Cook Mrs. Sharon Burow Extended Care Mrs. Ruth Uttech Cook Mrs. Deb Archambeau School Office Mrs. Carol Schloesser Cook Mrs. Becky Fischer School Office Mrs. Becca Palacios NSLP Admin. Mrs. Quinn Jimenez Maintenance Mr. A.J. Ritschke Board Chair Mr. Todd Buske Board Member Mr. Ryan Strohm Board Member Mr. Nate Scharrer

Registration & Parent Meeting Information

Once again this year we will hold registration and our parent meetings together. The parent meetings will be 45 minutes long and the registration process should take less than an hour. Registration and the parent meetings will be held every four hours on those two days. Please mark your calendars for these meetings and attend one session on either of the registration days. The registrations dates are Wednesday, August 6th and Thursday, August 7th. The parent meetings on those days will be held at 10am, 2pm, and 6pm. Please choose which session you will attend. Registration cannot take place without attendance at one of the parent meetings. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Uttech at fputtech@gmail.com. The teachers will be making HOME VISITS once again this year. The teachers will be calling to set up a time when they can come by for the home visit. Please make every effort to accommodate the teachers schedule. Some teachers have to make as many as 34 home visits. The home visits will start August 11th and will continue for the next two weeks in the month of August. Mr. Kassulke will be holding his home visitation meetings at school this year due to the fact that he will be moving to Watertown during the month of August. Mr. Kassulke will contact each of the 7th grade families with times and dates for those meetings. May God bless our registration process and our school year. Registration Days Wednesday August 6th 10am, 2pm, 6pm Thursday August 7th 10am, 2pm, 6pm Wednesday August 6th 3pm to 5pm Hispanic Families Pastor Walther and Pastor Hella

BAND

Our band program will continue for interested students in grades 5-8. Sign-up forms will be available from Mr. Duwe, our band instructor at registration. We need our band to grow larger and we pray that you would consider signing your child up for band.

PIANO LESSONS If you have not signed up your child for piano and you are planning on piano lessons for your son or daughter, please call Mrs. Ruth Huebner at 262-3150 now to get your name on the list. There is a non-refundable registration fee due to hold your spot. Additional information will be available at registration.

HEALTH IMMUNIZATIONS

Please make sure your children are up-to-date on all required immunizations, especially Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 6th grade children and any new students to St. Marks. The Watertown Dept. of Public Health located at 515 S. First St. will gladly answer your questions. The Watertown Dept. of Public Health will be offering a special vaccination clinic for students entering kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2014-15 school year. Please call the Health department for additional information or you can contact Mrs. Helen Zellmer our school nurse at 920-261-7780 or 929-941-1040. Mrs. Zellmers email is helenz@charter.net

EXTENDED CHILD CARE (ECC) The Extended Child Care is located in the school (lower level). It is available to St. Marks School families who have children ages 3-14 and the 3&4 year old children who are bathroom self-sufficient. It is open from 6:30AM 7:45AM and again from 11:00-6:00PM. It will be open every day that classes are in session. Children using the ECC may purchase breakfast, hot lunch through the school lunch program. Fees for the Extended Child Care Center are $3.50/hour for the first child and $3.25/hour for the second child (plus a $35.00 annual family registration fee.) PLEASE NOTE: The ECC is looking for part-time help. Any interested adult members should contact Mrs. Ruth Uttech

Have a blessed remainder of the Summer!